YUVAAN 4.0: A Grand Celebration of Talent and Creativity

The fourth edition of Yuvaan, the annual cultural fest of Uttaranchal University, dazzled audiences with an extraordinary showcase of talent and creativity. Organized by Mosaic: The Cultural Club of the School of Liberal Arts under the aegis of the University Cultural and Events Committee, the event was held at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium on 14th November 2024.

The celebrations began with a grand inauguration, featuring the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the presentation of bouquets to the dignitaries. The audience warmly welcomed esteemed guests, including Mrs. Anuradha Joshi, Vice Chairperson of Sushila Devi Centre for Research and Professional Studies, Shri Jitender Joshi, President, Ms Ankita Joshi, Vice President, Prof. (Dr.) Dharam Buddhi, Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Bahuguna, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Shravan Kumar, Director of SLA & Dean Student Welfare, and Dr. Reeta Rautela, HoD-SLA. The valedictory note of the event was delivered by Ms. Ravneet Kaur, a member of UCEC. The cultural fest was expertly coordinated by Mr. Shubham Joshi and Dr. Anubhuti Dhyani.

 

Yuvaan 4.0 featured an exciting lineup of events that enthralled the audience throughout the day. Students showcased their talents in Singing, Dancing, Bollywood-style cosplay, and Art, celebrating creativity and cultural diversity.

 

The competitions were judged by a distinguished panel of experts.

• Singing Performances: Judged by Mr. Manish Ghalwan and Mr. Jageshwar Ray, who commended participants for their vocal artistry.
• Dance Performances: Judged by Ms. Shikha Negi and Dr. Anju Singh, who appreciated the innovative choreography and high-energy routines.
• Bollywood-Style Cosplay: Judged by Ms. Ishani Karki and Ms. Pragya Malla, who were impressed by the students’ ability to embody iconic Bollywood characters.
• Art Competition: Evaluated by esteemed faculty members who recognized the participants' creative expressions.

 

The winners of the events were:

• Singing:
• 1st Position: Aakash Gogoi
• 2nd Position: Rakshit Aggarwal
• Dancing:
• 1st Position: Sanjana
• 2nd Position: Jiya Bhandari
• Bollywood-Style Cosplay:
• 1st Position: Anvesha Kaushik
• 2nd Position: Sakshi Bisht
• Art Competition:
• Winner: Indu Pradhan

 Adding to the day’s excitement, the event also marked the official launch of Uttaranchal University’s news channel, Times of Uttaranchal, unveiled by President Shri Jitendra Joshi. This initiative is poised to highlight the university's milestones and achievements, fostering stronger communication within the university community and beyond.

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, where the winners were honored for their outstanding performances. The day saw captivating singing duets, breathtaking dance routines, imaginative Bollywood cosplay, and thought-provoking artistic creations that left the audience and judges in awe. Yuvaan 4.0 was not just a cultural fest but a celebration of talent, creativity, and camaraderie, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating its next edition.